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tree_star's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book. I was drawn into the story from the start and kept getting sucked in further and further and actually holding my breath there at the end-!
Scary but unexpected in its execution, the Monster discovery is thrilling, mysterious, and intrepid.
These characters are as flawed as they are likeable, and the storytelling is just magnificent.
Solid 5 stars.
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Drug abuse, Fatphobia, Racism, Sexual content, Violence, Religious bigotry, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Cultural appropriation, and Colonisation
danaslitlist's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Racism, Sexual content, Religious bigotry, and Murder
Moderate: Alcohol and Sexual harassment
singalana's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Minor: Addiction, Animal death, Death, Drug use, Racial slurs, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Kidnapping, Religious bigotry, Car accident, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
mr_cain's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Cursing, Drug use, Violence, Grief, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Body horror, Death, Racism, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Sexual content, Blood, Stalking, and Alcohol
solenekeleroux's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Racism, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry, Alcohol, and Colonisation
Moderate: Alcoholism, Body horror, Child abuse, Sexual assault, and Abandonment
bookmarkedbyfi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Cursing, Racism, Sexual content, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
Moderate: Body horror, Religious bigotry, Car accident, and Colonisation
kinomatica's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Kidnapping, Grief, Religious bigotry, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Colonisation
Moderate: Animal death, Body horror, Confinement, Sexual content, Blood, Death of parent, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Abandonment, Alcohol, and Dysphoria
Minor: Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, and Racism
bookdragon217's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Minor: Cursing, Death, Misogyny, Racism, Sexual content, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry, Car accident, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Alcohol, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail
caseythereader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
- This book is full of messy characters (some of whom I thought could have stood to have a little more page time) and you're rooting for Joan the whole way. I was turning pages as fast as I could, and the final showdown had me gripped.
- The ending seems to have people split, and I can see why - if you read this book, come talk to me about what you think happens!
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body shaming, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Misogyny, Racism, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Colonisation
Minor: Ableism, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Sexual assault, and Suicidal thoughts
mikki_9's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Confinement, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Racism, Sexual content, Grief, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Body shaming, Child abuse, Death, Homophobia, Violence, Kidnapping, Abortion, and Murder
Minor: Blood and Medical content